8. But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9. It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
10. Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will shew what I know.
11. Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say.
12. Yea, I gave you mine attention, and behold, there was none of you that confuted Job, that answered his words;
13. That ye may not say, We have found out wisdom; ·God will make him yield, not man.
14. Now he hath not directed his words against me; and I will not answer him with your speeches. ...
15. They were amazed, they answered no more; words failed them.
16. And I waited, for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more; --
17. I will answer, I also in my turn, I also will shew what I know:
18. For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.